Charlotte, NC - Carolina country rockers SwampDaWamp (pronounced swamp duh wamp) have won the “People’s Choice” honor as the artist fans would most like to see perform on the famed Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man Cruise. The band will set sail on the Carnival Inspiration January 21 - 25, 2010 from Tampa, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico along with headliners Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Drivin’ & Cryin’ and thirteen other top musical acts.

Based out of Charlotte, North Carolina, the members of SwampDaWamp are busy pinching themselves after receiving the news. Fans were asked to nominate the artist they would most like to see perform on the cruise. The Top 5 nominees were selected, which found SwampDaWamp in very impressive company among such acts as the legendary Little Feat (most notable hit, “Dixie Chicken”) and rising country rocker and son of Waylon Jennings, Shooter Jennings. “Fans who are booked on the Simple Man Cruise 2010 nominated their favorite acts to join the cruise roster, and the top five nominees were chosen to go out to booked guests for a vote. SwampDaWamp won, and Sixthman is excited to have them aboard”, says a representative of Sixthman, producers of the cruise. “We’re thrilled and so grateful to Sixthman for this incredible opportunity as well as the amazing fans who voted for us” says Gig Michaels, lead singer of SwampDaWamp. “Knowing that the fans made this happen makes this such a special moment for us, we’re going to make them proud”, he added.

SwampDaWamp is an up & coming national country rock band currently on tour promoting their third CD release “Rock This Country” (Big Penny Entertainment). Already receiving rave reviews the CD features twelve exciting tracks that paint a vivid picture of today’s blue-collar America and includes the single “Lady” written by two of Nashville’s hottest songwriters Bridgette Tatum (co-writer of the #1 hit “She’s Country” by Jason Aldean) and Kirsti Manna (co-writer of the top ten hit “Loud” by Big & Rich). “Rock This Country” is available through most major digital retail outlets and in physical form through CD Baby and the band’s website. SwampDaWamp is Gig Michaels (lead vocals & acoustic guitar), David Lee (drums), Michael Hough (guitar & vocals), Mike “Scooby” Huffman (Hammond B3, keyboards & vocals), Cody Bennett (bass & vocals) and Keith Inman (lead guitar & vocals).

The Fourth Annual Simple Man Cruise featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd and friends is presented by Sixthman on the Carnival Inspiration. The cruise sails from Tampa, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico. Thursday, January 21 through Monday, January 25, 2010. Artists scheduled to appear, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, Blackberry Smoke, Bloodkin, Bonepony, Dead Confederate, Drivin’ & Cryin;, Hill Country Revue, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, Heather Luttrell, Scott Munns, SwampDaWamp, Oakhurst, Tom Hambridge and The Rattlesnakes, Francisco Vidal and The X Brothers. Cruise prices start at $749 per person and can be booked by calling 877-SIXTHMAN or visit www.simplemancruise.com.

Sixthman, also producers of other entertainment experience cruises such as Rock Boat, Kid Rock’s Chilin’ The Most Cruise & VH1’s Best Cruise Ever is an affinity travel company that creates unique experiences by bringing together like-minded people in exclusive, interactive and intimate environments.

For more information on SwampDaWamp visit their website at www.swampdawamp.com. For more information on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Simple Man Cruise log onto www.simplemancruise.com or call 877-SIXTHMAN. For more information on Sixthman log onto www.sixthman.net. ....